With the current lack of rain, lawns and weeds throughout the City and unincorporated areas of the County adjacent to the City will dry-out faster. Un- kept lawns and high weeds are not only unsightly and considered blight and a nuisance but can become an extreme fire hazard as temperatures heat up. Read more..

Sewer and Refuse Rate Study for City of Corcoran

The Corcoran City Council will hold a public hearing to consider proposed modification and increases to refuse and sewer charges for service furnished by the City, and to hear and consider objections and protests to the proposed modifications and the Report.

Public WorksThe City of Corcoran applies for and receives competitive grants and allocations of Federal and State funding for transpiration projects. These funds tend to come through such funding mechanisms as the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ), Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Active Transportation Program (ATP), and other such funding. these funds provide for activities involving capital projects including construction and repair of critical transportation infrastructure as well as procurement of equipment to maintain said infrastructure. Read more

Measure A

Measure A establishes a one-cent Transaction and Use Tax with revenues going directly to the City of Corcoran. Measure A will be on the June 6, 2017 ballot and would pay for critical unfunded City programs and services such as police and fire services, parks and recreation, road maintenance, sidewalk improvements, and more. For more information regarding Measure A please click here.

Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues.

Corcoran CA - On January 18, 2017, officers from Corcoran Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 7:00 AM on 01/18/17 at BB Screen Printing, 1115 Norboe Avenue in Corcoran. Please contact Sgt. Gabriel Padama with questions: call (559) 469-7234 or by email at Gabriel.Padama@corcoranpd.com.

A low cost vaccination clinic on Saturday, December 10, 2016 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m . The clinic will be at Civic Center Park located at the corner of Hanna Avenue and Otis Avenue across from the Train Depot parking lot.

Request for Proposal: the City of Corcoran invites proposals from qualified consultants/administrative sub-contractors for grant writing, administration and implementation of its First-Time Homebuyer Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation Programs with funding from various sources.

The deadline to file as a Corcoran City Council candidate in the November 8 election has been extended. Pursuant to Election Code 10225(a), because the two (2) incumbents will not be seeking re-election, the deadline is now extended to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 17. Qualified residents are invited to contact the City Clerk's Office at 559-992-2151 Ext. 235 for information on running for office.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2016 Your neighborhood is invited to participatewith many other neighborhoods across the country in celebration ofNational Night Out on Tuesday evening, August 2, 2016.

TheCorcoran Police Department is a nationally registered participant ofNational Night Out. Corcoran's National Night Out will be held atChristmas Tree Park at the corner of Whitley/Chittenden. From 6pm-8pmwe will provide games, music, hot dogs, popcorn and root beer floats.Central California Blood Center will be at the event from 5pm-8pm. Please bring your ID so that you can donate blood it may save a life!

We will also have other informational booths.

NationalNight Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotespolice-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make ourneighborhoods safer, better places to live. Together, we are making thathappen. National Night Out showcases the vital importance ofpolice-community partnerships and citizen involvement. When lawenforcement and the community work closely together, some amazing thingscan happen. National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime anddrug awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, localanti-crime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit andpolice/community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminalsletting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

* (New Hours) Kings County Library-Corcoran Branch located at 1001 Chittenden Avenue, 992-3314. The library is now open on every Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently they also extended Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday's hours to 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

NOTE: A Heat Alert may be issued when the temperature is 105 degrees F for two (2) consecutive days.

For additional information please contact Corcoran Police Department.

Corcoran Police Activity League Pizza Factory Fundraiser.

The Corcoran Police Activities League, PAL, is currently selling $10.00 12" 1 Topping Pizza coupons as a fundraiser. All funds raised benefit local youth. PAL functions almost entirely from donations. With your support we are able to invest in our Corcoran youth by sponsoring/supporting sporting events and/or teams, holiday events, educational trips and scholarships to graduating seniors, Camp and much more.

Tickets may be purchased at the Corcoran Police Department. If you have any questions, please contact us at 992-5151 ext. 240 or email Corcoran Police Activity League.

Safety Tips For Driving In The Fog.

*Slow down. If you cannot see where you are going, do not drive fast. Use your speedometer as a guide to regulate your speed, thick fog masks the sensation of speed by removing visual indicators.

*Use low-beam headlights. When visibility is restricted, a driver's natural tendency is to activate the high-beam headlights. When driving in fog, this further impairs visibility because the high-beam illumination reflects off of the fog and back at your vehicle. Also, remember that some models of vehicles equipped with "Auto" settings for headlights will not activate in the fog. Be sure your headlights are in the "on" position if they do not automatically come on.

*Use fog lights. If your vehicle has fog lights, they can help illuminate the road and make your vehicle more visible to other drivers.

*Use the right-side pavement line as a guide. In thick fog, use the white line painted on the right side of the road as a guide. Do not use the center pavement markings, because doing so will guide you to move closer to oncoming vehicles, which are also driven by people having trouble seeing where they are going.

*Do not stop on the road. When you cannot see where you are going, a natural reaction is to slow down or even stop. In fog, never stop on the road. Find a safe place to pull over that is as far away from traffic as possible and turn off your lights. Leaving your lights on may cause motorists to think that your taillights indicate the lane of travel, which could cause a collision.

Corcoran Police Department Invites you to join in the 14th Annual Battle of the Badges

All donors will receive a free hot dog, drink, commemorative T-shirt, and a donor reward coupon!

How do you make a difference? * It feels great to donate! * You will be someone's hero - in fact, you could help save more than one life with just one donation.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Sgt. John Harris at 559-992-5151 or cell #559-469-7248. Thank you in advance for your support!

Corcoran PD Halloween Safety Tips

KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE

The Corcoran Police Department encourages safety and supervision during the annual Trick-or-Treat season. It is especially important for parents to adhere to a few safety rules for their children when they are trick-or-treating.

* Plan a trick or treating route in a familiar neighborhood with well-lit streets.* Make sure children know your cellphone number, their home telephone number, and address in case you get separated.* Teach children to say "No!" in a loud voice if someone tries to get them to go somewhere, accept anything other than a a treat, or leave with them.* Never send younger children out alone. Make sure older children take friends and stay together.* Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.

We hope you have a safe Halloween and don't forget to trick or treat at the Police Department our lobby will be open for Trick or Treaters! Also, if you see a Corcoran Police Officer in a squad car, they will have treats to hand out as well!

The City of Corcoran has implemented the following water restrictions under Section 8-1-5 of the Municipal Code. Read more...

ANNUAL CITY SPRING CLEAN-UP

Spring Clean-Up Week will take place Saturday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 10th. For more information click here.

Safety Tips for Driving in the Fog from the Corcoran Police Department.

Fog can be thought of as a cloud at ground level. It forms when the temperature drops to the dew point (the temperature at which air is saturated), and invisible water vapor in the air condenses to form suspended water droplets. Fog can reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. If you can't postpone your trip until dense fog lifts -- usually by late morning or the afternoon -- follow these tips:

Drive with lights on low beam. High beams will only be reflected back off the fog and actually impair visibility even more.

Reduce your speed -- and watch your speedometer. Fog creates a visual illusion of slow motion when you may actually be speeding.

Listen for traffic you cannot see. Open your window a little, to hear better.

Use wipers and defrosters as necessary for maximum visibility.

Use the right edge of the road or painted road markings as a guide.

Be patient. Do not pass lines of traffic.

Do not stop on a freeway or heavily traveled road. If your car stalls or becomes disabled, turn your vehicle's lights off, and take your foot off of the brake pedal. People tend to follow tail lights when driving in fog. Move away from the vehicle to avoid injury.

If your vehicle is equipped with automatic daytime headlights, you should remember that tail lights do not automatically turn on. You should always turn your headlights on manually when driving in the fog or other limited visibility situations.

Introducing Online Bill Pay

View Your Bill / Check Current Balance / View Your Usage

Make Reoccurring Payments1- Time Bank Payments1- Time Credit/Debit PaymentsPlease click on the link below.

As in previous years, the Corcoran Area Transit will be a Cooling Place to help Corcoran Residents beat the heat when temperatures reach 105 degrees for two (2) consecutive days. The Corcoran Area Transit Depot, located at 1099 Otis Avenue (559) 992-2177, will be open as a cooling station. However, keep in mind that the Depot's hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , and Closed on weekends and major holidays. Other Cooling Station locations are as follows: Corcoran RAC at 900 Dairy Avenue (559) 992-5171 and the Kings County Library (Corcoran) 1001 Chittenden Avenue at (559) 992-3314. For more information, contact the Corcoran Police Department at (559) 992-5151 or click here.

Corcoran Police Departmenthas been utilizing a new communications service that allows us to send important and valuable community information directly to residents using the latest technology.

The Nixle Community Information Service allows us to create and publish messages to be delivered to subscribed residents instantly via cell phone text message and/or email. Notifications can also be accessed online at Nixle web site at www.nixle.com.

(Corcoran, Calif.) The Corcoran Police Department Animal Control Officer responds to the public's complaints related to dogs, animals running at large and investigates all dog bite complaints. Dogs and animals which are caught running at large are impounded locally at the City of Corcoran kennel temporarily and then transported to the Avenal Animal Shelter for additional holding if not claimed by an owner.

The Animal Control Officer investigating animal bite complaints determines if the incident requires some type of isolation for the animal. Animals that are unlicensed or lack their appropriate vaccinations are isolated at the Avenal Animal Shelter for 10 days or at a veterinarian's office of the animal owner's choice for five days. If the bite animal is licensed and properly vaccinated a home isolation may be possible if no other pets reside on the premises. Home isolations are for a period of 10 days and the animal control officer will check on the animal at least one time during the isolation period. If the animal has bitten on a prior occasion, home isolations are not allowable.

School is back in session and the police department will be working to keep the children of our community safe as they go to and from the various school sites. A primary concern of the Corcoran Police Department is the safety of the children as they face a variety of hazards crossing streets and making their way to school.

Police officers will be patrolling in the area of each school site and will be issuing citations for traffic violations. With the heavy volume of traffic such violations as failing to stop at stop signs, speeding, illegally stopping in crosswalks, illegal U-turns, failing to stop for busses with red lights flashing and double-parking create dangerous situations for our kids.

The police department asks everyone dropping children off at school to use parking spaces along the curbs on side streets adjacent to the school sites if you must leave your vehicle to walk young children to their classes. Double parking is a violation of the law and causes traffic to back up creating hazardous situations for children.

In an effort to address traffic concerns around the schools, the police department will also be enforcing violations for impeding the flow of traffic, speeding and crosswalk violations. Pedestrians who cross against red lights or impede traffic in any way will also be cited.

The Corcoran Police Department asks all students and motorists to obey the laws so everyone may make it safely to and from school.

Corcoran, Calif. - As families across California plan for upcoming spring travel, there's not much you can do to control the cost of filling up the gas tank, but you can avoid a costly ticket by making sure that everyone in the car wears their seat belt. Law enforcement throughout the state, including the Corcoran Police Departmentwill be looking for unbelted drivers and passengers as part of the 2011 Click It or Ticket mobilization, May 23 - June 5. The fines and fees for first time adult seat belt violations is a minimum of $142. For children under 16, the fine is $445 for a first time offense.

Because nighttime passenger vehicle occupants are among those least likely to buckle up and most likely to die in crashes when unrestrained, nighttime enforcement has become a priority of the Click It or Ticket mobilization. Nationwide,of those who died in nighttime crashes in 2009, nearly two-thirds (62 percent) were not wearing seat belts at the time of their fatal crashes.

"Many nighttime traffic deaths can be prevented if more motorists simply start wearing their seat belts. Law enforcement throughout the area will be looking for seat belt violators, day and night," said Police Chief Reuben Shortnacy "Citations will be issued without warning. It's not just about avoiding a costly ticket; it's about keeping the ones you care about alive. Remember to buckle up on every trip, day and night."

Large commerical vehicle parking ordinance modified.

The ordinance regulating the parking of large commercial vehicles in residential areas was recently modified. The modifications were made after a lengthy process of studying the issues surrounding the parking of large commercial vehicles in residential districts, as well as obtaining input from various stakeholders. The new ordinance was passed and adopted on April 5, 2010 and will become enforceable on May 30, 2010.

The new ordinance prohibits the parking of large commercial vehicles with a maximum gross weight of 30,000 pounds in residential districts. The ordinance does provide a couple of exceptions that allow large commercial vehicles to park in residential districts. One exception is if the large vehicle is parked on private property with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and the vehicle is parked a minimum of 20 feet from the nearest public improvement. The second exception is if the large vehicle is parked on a designated truck route, excluding near school zones.

Signs will be placed at all entrances to the city to notify drivers of the ordinance and City staff will work with large commercial vehicle owners and operators to ensure they are in compliance with the ordinance. If anyone has questions regarding the ordinance they may call Deputy Chief Gary Cramer at 992-5151 ext. 244.